E Happenings

E In The Trees

Posted on Jun 11, 2020 in E Happenings, General, News |

The Elder board of Elevation Church has decided to begin to offer a covid-conscious, socially-distanced, outdoor in-person ministry opportunity beginning in July! This new addition to our ministry will provide opportunities to meet live in person or online. This additional service is called “E in the Trees” and will provide a unique opportunity to worship and hear God’s word in a beautiful outdoor setting in Felton!

While there are many differing opinions on Covid-19 and varying levels of familiarity and understanding of the science, our goal as an Elder board is to lead in unity in the same way we want to encourage the body to act towards one another. However, acting in unity does not mean that everyone is the same.

May '20

Life Groups Online

Posted on May 12, 2020 in General |

May '20

Three life groups are now meeting online.

Apr '20

kids' ministry resources during shelter-in-place

Kid’s Ministry during Shelter-In-Place

Posted on Apr 2, 2020 in General |

Apr '20

It has been an interesting few weeks and we have the promise of at least several more ahead of us! As of this morning, it’ll last until May 3. During this time things have changed and shifted to online to meet and congregate.

As the Kid’s Ministry and Mike (an elder) talk about what will work for our kiddos during this time, it appears reasonable and efficient to use the online opportunities. The leaders of the Kid’s Ministry would like to highlight one online resource in particular since it has so many types of activities that parents might choose from to engage their kids anytime during the week if and when they choose to. Elevation does want to encourage you the parents to make time for kids church at home with your little disciples. You can Watch a video, tell a bible story, discuss and ask questions. Also, pray with them and over them, and sing a worship song or two. Keep Jesus at the center in this time.

The site, Ministry To Children ( https://ministry-to-children.com/) is so great the Kid’s Ministry leaders think that it might be the “new curriculum” we have been looking for. There is a weekly lesson that conforms to current events. An example is that last Sunday the taught about The Last Supper, this week is Palm Sunday and then, of course, Easter.

Did I mention that it is free?

We invite parents to explore the site and give us some feedback. We’d like to focus on fun, games and creativity rather than “work” as they have been doing with “homeschooling”.

Also, we would like to give you another other resource for your kids focused on God.

Sharefaith Kids Youtube Channel

Go Curriculum

Here are a few links we found that may be helpful for homeschooling resources.

The National WW2 Museum

Very Well Family -This site has a list of a bunch of good resources!

Mar '20

Santa Cruz County Grocery Store Hours

Posted on Mar 19, 2020 in General |

Mar '20

We would like to make sure everyone is fully informed during this Covid-19 event. Please find a list of grocery stores with ‘senior hours.’ These hours will help all over 60 or those in a vulnerable health category to stay safe.

Santa Cruz County Grocery Stores Senior Hours- Covid-19 Updated 03/19/2020

Target

Store Hours: 8am-9pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Wednesdays 8am-9am

Wild Roots- Felton & Boulder Creek

Store Hours: 9am-7pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Monday-Friday 9am-10am

Costco -Santa Cruz

Store Hours: 9am-830pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Tues & Thurs 8am-9am

Wholefoods –41st Capitola

Store Hours: 9am-8pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: 60+ 8am-9am (has been very crowded)

Trader Joes – Capitola

Store Hours: 9am-7pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: no senior only hours but they can shop from the car, bring list and payment method

call 831-425-0140 they will come out and go shopping for you. *if they are very busy expect delays, very short staffed*

Shopper’s Corner- Santa Cruz

Store Hours: 6am-9pm (may change)

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests Shoppers Corner don’t have any right

now, they will take you order and shop for you. Send list via email with

your name and your phone number. They will shop it for you and call you for

pick up. Shoppers.statements@gmail.com

Staff of Life – Santa Cruz

Store Hours : 9am-9pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Monday-Friday 8am-9am

Local Safeway’s as of 03/19/2020

Safeway Felton

Store Hours: 7am-9pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am-9am

Safeway Scotts Valley

Store Hours : 6am-10pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Everyday 6am-9am

Safeway – Morrisey Santa Cruz

Store Hours : 7am-9pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7am-9am

Safeway 41st Soquel

Store Hours : 6am-10pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6am-9am

Safeway Aptos

Store Hours: 6am-9pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6am-9am

Safeway Westside Santa Cruz

Store Hours: 6am-10pm

Seniors & Vulnerable Guests: No Senior Hours at this time

Mar '20

A Personal Note From Chuckk

Posted on Mar 19, 2020 in E Happenings, General, News |

Mar '20

Hi E Family,

Wow! lots of craziness is happening around the world and here in our mountains. I know that this uncertainty and change can cause a lot of anxiety – I am praying for you. As pastor I want to send you a personal note from my heart. God is on the throne and at work in and through all this.

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful”- Hebrews 10:23.

Jesus’ Church is unstoppable, He said that ‘the gates of corona will not overcome it’ …or something like that… Elevation church services are NOT postponed nor are they canceled; they have changed venue. Being “the church out of the bowl” we are currently in the air and on the air as opposed to in the Felton Music Hall. This is a temporary move and when community leaders and public health experts give us the all-clear we’ll all celebrate together again in person!

Presently, gathering on Facebook Live on Sundays @ 10am is our current best way to connect as Elevation, and connecting is VITAL for believers – even more so in troubled times. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us

”Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

I know some of us don’t use Facebook, some may even detest the idea of meeting virtually. At this time, I’m really encouraging you to see Facebook Live as the primary way we can stay in touch, meet together with the Word weekly, and even use it for a conduit for fellowship, prayer and worship. It’s not perfect or optimal but it brings us together at this time.

If you typically shun Facebook please consider getting an account temporarily so that you can continue to meet with us as a church family at 10:00am on Sundays. We’ll be meeting this week and back in our series through John, don’t miss it! Find us by searching Facebook for ElevationSC.

Here are some other early resources for Church in the ether!

Musical Worship @ home – check out Tiff’s worship playlist and sing along https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoi5YvCWnafEfngn72c-HOcDLxCovwolk

Worshipful Giving / offerings – https://www.elevationsc.org/give-online/ , Elevation is still dependent on our offerings, even though we aren’t currently meeting in a building.

Need Prayer? Send requests to Prayer@elevationsc.org

Children’s Ministry @ home https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTlThMcv2OFj7KfbOFhLrvg/videos

And

https://www.google.com/amp/s/ministry-to-children.com/lessons/amp/

Need an Elder’s assistance? Mike@elevationSC.org, Carl@elevationSC.org, Ken@elevationSC.org, and of course you can reach me at chuckk@elevationSC.org

The Elders have been in contact and will meet next week (online) to work on more ways to connect our body, and how to best meet the various needs of the individuals in our church and the greater community. I’m engaged in video meetings and email conversations with a bunch of pastors globally right now. We are working together to find the best practices for church gatherings, the mission, and benevolence in our communities. God is at work in bringing His church together in new ways!!!

Stay healthy, seek ways to bless those around you, open your Bible, and pray in the extra time God may be giving you in your home. Think creatively and share your thoughts with all of us. Seek out what unique OPPORTUNIES God make be providing! Be liquid and be hope-filled.

I love you and Jesus loves you even more,

Your Pastor,

Chuckk

Mar '20

March 2020 Church Service Update

Posted on Mar 14, 2020 in E Happenings, Events, General, News |

Mar '20

After prayer, study, and discussion the Elders of Elevation feel that is is best for us to forgo meeting in person and switch to a live online stream gathering for this Sunday March 15th and the following Sunday March 22nd.

We’re NOT canceling services, we are moving them online to Facebook Live on the Elevation Facebook page for the next two weeks. We will be seeking long-term solutions as we join other churches in the community to protect those most vulnerable to the virus.

This week we’ll have version 1.0 as we learn to live stream, we’ll have opportunities for prayer requests, an encouraging word and a sermon from Chuckk, and links for some other surprise good ministry resources. We will work in the coming week to get to LiveStream version 2.0 and make it even better.

Here is the address and link to click on to get to our live stream remember it will start at 10 o’clock sharp just like our normal service! If you don’t already have a Facebook account, why not get one so you can continue to be part of our community during this interesting and unique time in the life of our church!

https://www.facebook.com/elevationSC/

Love for our community denotes that we protect those most vulnerable and also comply with local leadership who have asked groups to not meet to care for those in danger and to slow the spread.

A good word for the day -Don’t panic, it’s not time for panic -in fact there’s no time to panic for the followers of the mighty king who always sits upon the throne. Pray, serve, love, and seek ways to serve those around you.

Check the CDC website for the latest aids in healthy living in this season. https://www.cdc.gov/

Please take this time to sit down with your children and discuss hand hygiene. Proper hand washing should be encouraged while sharing food, close proximity, etc. should be discouraged.

Jan '20

Bible Studies and Life Groups

Posted on Jan 16, 2020 in E Happenings, General, News |

Jan '20

Elevation and members of Elevation enjoy regular intentional time with others studying the Bible and doing Life together. We have 5 Bible studies and Life groups that we would like you to know about.

Feb '19

Sermons are on Spotify

Posted on Feb 28, 2019 in General, News | Tags: Authentic, bible-centeric, Church, Church in a bar, Elevation, Elevationsc, engaging, Felton, Jesus, living, missional, missionary, news, podcast, Relevant, santa cruz mountains, sermons, spotify, transform

Feb '19

Elevation’s sermons for the last 2, almost 3 years are now on Spotify. You can search Elevation Felton or Elevation Santa Cruz in order to find us or simply follow the link.

If you would like to listen to older sermons they are all on this site.